Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Historic Krishna Cinema Hall Demolished in Nagaon
A very old and important cinema hall called Krishna in Nagaon, Assam, was recently knocked down.
This cinema hall was a big part of the local culture and showed many famous Assamese and Hindi movies.
The owner passed away, and the family sold it to a group that then demolished it.
Many people are sad because it was a special place for movies and memories.
Now, there are only a few cinema halls left in Nagaon, like the Divyajyoti.
Historic Krishna cinema hall in Nagaon demolished on December 1, 2023.
The cinema hall was a cultural hub for Assamese and Hindi cinema.
Financial difficulties and the owner's passing led to its sale and demolition.
The building was sold to a socio-religious organization, which demolished it.
The demolition has sparked an outcry over the loss of cultural heritage in Nagaon.
- Who
- Owner: Swapan Kumar Bihani (deceased), Current Owner: Socio-religious organization
- What
- Demolition of historic Krishna cinema hall
- When
- Friday, December 1, 2023
- Where
- Nagaon, Assam
- Why
- Financial difficulties and sale to socio-religious organization
- Location
- Nagaon, Assam
- Demolition Date
- Friday, December 1, 2023
- Original Purpose
- Assamese and Hindi cinema hub
- Current Owner
- Socio-religious organization
- Reason for Demolition
- Financial difficulties and owner's passing